Senior Construction Accountant - 16785489

Job Description

Job Description

Are you an experienced construction accounting professional looking to make an impact in a growing organization? We are seeking a hands-on Senior Construction Accountant to manage project accounting, job costing, pay applications, financial reporting, and day-to-day accounting operations. If you enjoy working closely with leadership and want an opportunity with long-term growth potential, including a path toward a future Controller role, we'd love to hear from you.

Full-time Onsite
Direct Hire
Pay Rate: DoE

Position Summary
The Senior Construction Accountant will serve as the company's primary accounting professional, responsible for the day-to-day accounting and financial operations of a growing construction organization. This is a highly hands-on role for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves and performing the work rather than managing a large team.
The ideal candidate will have strong construction accounting experience, including pay applications, supplier waivers, job costing, project financial analysis, accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with company leadership and grow into a future Controller-level role as the organization expands.

Key Responsibilities
Construction Accounting & Project Financial Management

• Prepare and manage owner pay applications (PayApps) and construction billing.
• Process and track supplier and subcontractor lien waivers.
• Monitor project budgets versus actual costs and analyze project profitability.
• Maintain job cost reporting, cost codes, and project financial records.
• Assist with Work-in-Progress (WIP) schedules and project performance reporting.
• Partner with project managers and operations teams to ensure accurate project financial data.
• Support percentage-of-completion revenue recognition and project accounting activities.

General Accounting

• Perform day-to-day accounting functions including accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger maintenance.
• Prepare and review bank reconciliations and account reconciliations.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Prepare financial reports and supporting schedules for management review.
• Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation.
• Support cash flow monitoring and financial planning activities.

Payroll & Compliance

• Assist with certified payroll processing and reporting.
• Maintain subcontractor compliance documentation, insurance certificates, and related records.
• Support lien waiver administration and contract compliance requirements.
• Assist with audit preparation, tax filings, and regulatory reporting.
• Ensure adherence to company financial controls and accounting policies.

Software & Systems

• Utilize FoundationSoft construction accounting software for daily accounting operations.
• Generate job cost reports, billing reports, and financial analyses.
• Maintain accurate accounting data and support process improvements.
• Leverage Excel for reporting, reconciliations, and financial analysis.

Collaboration & Growth

• Work directly with company ownership and leadership on financial matters.
• Provide financial insight related to project performance and company operations.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and strategic financial initiatives.
• Contribute to the continued development of accounting processes and reporting capabilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounting experience, preferably within the construction industry.
• Direct experience with construction accounting, including pay applications, job costing, and subcontractor compliance.
• Experience with accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• FoundationSoft experience strongly preferred.
• Understanding of WIP schedules, project costing, and construction financial reporting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently in a hands-on environment.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate with operations and project teams.
• CPA designation is a plus.

Our client offers a competitive compensation package as well as an excellent benefits package for eligible candidates.

Please visit us at to explore all opportunities.

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Prostaff Solutions is committed to all aspects of staffing services
We offer comprehensive best-practices for our clients and employees.

Our Vision:
ProStaff Solutions strives to be the premier employment solutions provider to every community we serve.

Our Mission:
Our mission is to bring the right people to the right job every time. Accomplishing this, we better people's lives and increase our customers and employees success.

Our Values :
Our Pledge of Integrity
Our name is the most important thing we own. To us, it is more than an identity. It is also how we act. It is both the foundation and the heart of our business.
Because our success depends on our personal integrity and honesty, we work hard. We also reward hard work. We believe great things happen when we listen to each other, and that is why our doors are always open. We also strive to strengthen our communities by example in leadership, and by donations of time and resources.

Company Description

Prostaff Solutions is committed to all aspects of staffing services\r\nWe offer comprehensive best-practices for our clients and employees. \r\n\r\nOur Vision: \r\nProStaff Solutions strives to be the premier employment solutions provider to every community we serve.\r\n\r\nOur Mission:\r\nOur mission is to bring the right people to the right job every time. Accomplishing this, we better people's lives and increase our customers and employees success.\r\n\r\nOur Values :\r\nOur Pledge of Integrity\r\nOur name is the most important thing we own. To us, it is more than an identity. It is also how we act. It is both the foundation and the heart of our business.\r\nBecause our success depends on our personal integrity and honesty, we work hard. We also reward hard work. We believe great things happen when we listen to each other, and that is why our doors are always open. We also strive to strengthen our communities by example in leadership, and by donations of time and resources.